On 11th August 2007, Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby were attacked while walking through a park in Bacup, Lancashire.
Why were they attacked? For simply being ‘different’ - WEIRDO.MOSHER.FREAK
Robert survived this brutal attack but unfortunately on 24th August 2007 Sophie lost her brave battle, she was only 20 years old.
The Foundation grew from a groundswell of support shown to the Lancaster family in the immediate aftermath of the attack.
Donations were sent from all around the world, with gigs and fundraising events set up, as people found a host of ways to show their support for Sophie and make a stand against violence and intolerance.
The alternative community, recognising Sophie as one of their own, took the cause to their heart and that support has been steadfast.
The Foundation was registered as a charity in 2009 (Registered Charity Number 1129689). The aims and objectives of the Charity are as follows:
To create a lasting legacy to Sophie
To provide educational group-works that will challenge the prejudice and intolerance towards people from alternative subcultures
To campaign to have the UK Hate Crime legislation extended to include people from alternative subcultures
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After interviewing Sophie’s mother Sylvia for the show, Jamie and Tom were moved hearing her story of the foundation and all the amazing work they do. Leading to ask themselves what more can they do to help.
The Chronicles of Podcast is honoured to have the Sophie Lancaster Foundation as their official affiliate charity partner. Please join us in helping us raise money and awareness for this amazing cause.
For more information on the Sophie Lancaster Foundation head to their website.
www.sophielancasterfoundation.com
